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Proposed Contract with CDE System to Contract No. CW87331

Proposed Contract with CDE System to Contract No. CW87331

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at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2025-11-25
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Deemed Approved
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Proposed Contract with CDE Systems

The bill proposes a contract modification for CDE Systems to continue providing IT support services for the District of Columbia Access System program.

What This Bill Does

  • Modifies an existing contract (CW87331) with CDE Systems by adding option year four.
  • Extends the period of performance from December 10, 2025, to December 9, 2026.
  • Sets a not-to-exceed amount of $1,791,546.56 for this contract modification.
  • Requires CDE Systems to provide an IT team with skills in Merative Curam to support the DC Access System program.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The District of Columbia government and its agencies, especially the Department of Health Care Finance.
  • CDE Systems as the contractor providing IT services.

Terms To Know

Option Year
An additional year added to a contract that allows for continued service provision beyond the initial term.
Not-to-exceed amount
The maximum amount of money that can be spent on a project or contract.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what will happen if CDE Systems fails to meet the requirements.
  • It is unclear how this modification affects future budget allocations for similar contracts.

Bill History

  1. 2025-11-25 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0511 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

  2. 2025-11-25 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Health

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract with CDE System to Contract No. CW87331

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

November 25, 2025

The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004

Dear Chairman Mendelson:

Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1 -
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M0019 to Contract No. CW87331 with CDE Systems (CDE) to
exercise option year four in the not -to-exceed amount of $1,791,546.56. The period of
performance is from December 10, 2025, through December 9, 2026.

Under the proposed modification, CDE shall continue to provide a senior level application
development (design, development, and implementation) team consisting of highly skilled
Information Technology professionals, with a background in Merative Curam, to provide the
Department of Health Care Finance with application development support for the District of
Columbia Access System program.

My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your
staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202)
724-8759.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this modification.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser

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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Option Year Contract)

(A) Contract Number: CW87331
Modification M0019

Proposed Contractor: CDE Systems

Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed (NTE) $1,791,546.56

Term of Contract: December 10, 2025, to December 9, 2026
(Option Period Four)

Type of Contract: Labor Hour with Fixed Price Component

(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:

Base Period Amount: NTE $5,946,880
(CA24-0386)

Option Period One Amount: NTE $6,266,929.20
(A25-0050)

Option Period Two Amount: NTE $2,733,316.32
(CA25-0490)

Option Period Three Amount: NTE $2,815,357.44
(CA25-1112)

Option Period Four Amount: NTE $1,791,546.56

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(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):

The Citywide Clean Hands database certified that the contractors Codice, LLC, Datanet Systems
Corporation, and Esystems Inc., are all current with their District taxes.

(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:

The Office of the Chief Financial Officers has certified that funding is available.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: September 17, 2025 L0014998548Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***0588
Case ID: 18720622

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
DATANET SYSTEMS CORP
1725 I ST NW STE 300
WASHINGTON DC 20006-2423

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

COPY
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: September 17, 2025 L0014963940Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***9534
Case ID: 18724608

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
ESYSTEMS INC.
4250 US HIGHWAY 1 STE 105
MONMOUTH JUNCTION NJ 08852-1967

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

COPY
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: September 30, 2025 L0015052917Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***0817
Case ID: 18725244

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
CODICE, LLC
1101 VERMONT AVE NW STE 400
WASHINGTON DC 20005-3521

Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov

COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICTOFCOLUMBIADepartmentofHealthCareFinance
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Departmentof Health Care Finance
DATE: October3,2025
SUBJECT: CertificationofFundingforDCAS—CDE SystemsContract—OptionYearFour

‘TheOfficeoftheChiefFinancialOfficerherebycertifiesthatthesumof$1,791,546.56isincludedintheDistrict'sLocalBudgetandFinancialPlanforFiscalYear2026tofundthecostsassociatedwiththeDepartmentofHealthCareFinance's(DHCF)CDESystemscontractfortheApplicationDevelopmentTeamtosupporttheDistrictofColumbiaAccessSystem(DCAS).ThiscertificationsupportstheCDESystemscontractcostfromDecember10,2025throughDecember9,2026.Thefundallocationisasfollows:

Vendor:CDESystems Contract#CW87331
FiscalYear2026Funding:12/10/25-09/30/26
CostfAgency|Fund| Account| program| Center| roieet| Award |SubTask|Allocation Total
ia0_{"4020002[7132001| 100071| 70321| 400853| 2002681| 23.01_|25.00%| $354,576.92
HT0| 3030304[7132001| 700079| 70280| 100468| 3000101| 6.37| 25.00%| $354,576.92
Ho | 3030304[7132001| 700079| 70280| 100468| 3000101| 6.37| 50.00%| _ $709,153.85

FY26CDESystem-ParentID-10342 Total| $1,418,307.69
FiscalYear2027Funding:10/1/26-12/0972
‘Agency|Fund| Account| Program| (C2 | project| Award| SubTask| Allocation| ‘Total
TA0_|4020002| 7132001| roo071| 70321| ~400553_|2002681| 25.01| 35.00%| $93,300.73HO| 3030308| 7132001| 700079| “7o28o|100468| 3000101| 6.37| 25.00%| $93,309.72HO| 3030308| 7132001| 700079| 70280|100468[3000101| 637 | 50.00%| $186,619.43FY27CDESystem-ParentID-10342 Total| $373,238.87
UponapprovaloftheDistrict’sLocalBudgetandFinancialPlanbytheCouncilandtheMayorandcompletionofthethirtydayCongressionallayover,fundswillbesufficienttopayforfeesandcostsassociatedwiththecontract.Thereisnofiscalimpactassociatedwiththecontract.
Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactmeat(202)442-9079,

4414 St.NW,Suite900South,Washington,D.C.20001(202)442-5988PAX(202)478-1373,
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW87331 1 2
2. Amendment/Modification Number

M0019
3. Effective Date

December 10, 2025
4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
DCAS Application
Development Team
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Department of Health Care Finance
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 900S
Washington, DC 20001
Office of Contracting and Procurement
441 4th Street NW, Suite 300S
Washington, DC 20001
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
CDE Systems
1101 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20005
Vivek Sawhney
Phone: (908) 421-0288
Email: vivek@esystems-inc.com
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
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10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
CW87331
Code Facility
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
December 10, 2021
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR
OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or telegram makes
reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS ,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14

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A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Contract Modifications
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.
B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.)
set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
D. Other: 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not required is required to sign this document and return _1_ copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Contract No. CW87331 is hereby modified as follows:

A. Pursuant to Section F.2 of the contract, the District hereby exercises option period four for the period of
performance from December 10, 2025 through December 9, 2026 in the amount not-to-exceed
$1,791,546.56.

B. Attachment A - Section B.3.5 Option Year Four Price Schedule

All Other Terms and Conditions remain unchanged
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Latora Davis
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date
Signed

Attachment A - Section B.3.5 Option Year Four Price Schedule
B.3.5 OPTION YEAR FOUR
Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Labor Category Hourly Labor
Rate*
Estimated
Labor Hours Total Price
4001 Senior Curam Developer Team Lead
(C.1) $157.58 0 $0
4002 Senior Curam Developer (C.1) $135.06 0 $0
4003 Curam Developer (C.1) $106.92 0 $0
4004 Senior Curam Data Architect (C.1) $157.58 0 $0
4005 RESERVED $0 0 $0
4006 Senior Curam Business Analyst (C.1) $157.58 5,976 $941,698.08
4007 Curam Business Analyst (C.1) $123.81 5,976 $739,888.56
4008 Senior Curam Developer II (C.1) $151.94 0 $0
4009 RESERVED $0 0 $0
Grand Total for B.3.5 $1,681,586.64
* The fixed hourly rates shall be fully loaded and include wages, benefits, overhead, general and
administrative expenses and profit.
B.3.5.1 FIRM FIXED PRICE
Contract Line
Item No.

(CLIN)
Item Description Unit Price Estimated
Quantity Total Price
4010 Monthl
y Report (C.5.2) $2,496.66/
each report 12 $29,959.92
4011 Tra
nsition Out Plan (C.5.23.6) $80,000.00/
each plan 1 $80,000.00
Grand To
tal for B.3.5.1 $109,959.92
Option Y
ear Four Grand Total for B.3.5 through B.3.5.1 $1,791,546.56